Angel

The function of Angels is to provide us with our spiritual and emotional needs. Basically speaking, they take care of us.  Angels work primarily on the emotional plane, but once we're open to them, we can feel their presence around us all the time. 

What do Angels look life?
Angels are neither male nor female, but they are often referred to as he or she.  They do not have a human form because they are made up of energy, love and light.  But Angels will project themselves to us in a manner we are most comfortable with which means we often see them as human.  If they have a message to give us, they may even come to us in the form of a departed loved one, so as not to scare us.  Other ways Angels appear to us is through lights, colors, sounds, feelings, and scents.

Do we pray to Angels?
Angels do not want to be worshipped, they do not want us to pray to them as we pray to God, but we can't expect guidance from them unless we ask for it.  God has given all of us free will and Angels are not permitted to interfere with that unless specifically being asked (unless there is an emergency and a possibility of our dying before our time).  To contact Angels, all you need to do is talk.  It's as simple as that, just as you would to a friend.  There is nothing you can't discuss with Angels.  They see everything, so you're able to discuss anything with them.  Nothing is too small or trivial for Angels, they're here to guide and help you and it makes them happy when you think of them.

How  do I contact my Angels?
It is very simple to contact your Angels.  All you need to do is call them.  Many people choose to make an altar, meditate, light candles, burn incense... there's as many ways to contact angels, as there are people.  It's all personal preference.  Even though these techniques may set the stage, make you more comfortable and make the Angels feel welcomed, this is not necessary.  All you need to do is call out to them.  It doesn't have to be in words, all it needs to be is a thought "Angel, I need your help."  They always come.  If you open yourself up to their energy, you will feel their presence.
Once you feel your Angels, ask them questions.  Let your mind go blank and allow anything to flow, don't try to make it happen.  You may want to keep a journal and write down anything that comes to mind.  There are many ways to communicate with your Angels, no one way is better than the other.  It depends on what is comfortable for you.  Some people meditate, while others choose to communicate through dreams.  Some people actually hear the Angels talking to them, while others "feel" what the Angels are saying.  Experiment and find what works best for you.
You'll soon be able to identify your Angels by the way they "feel".  Each Angel has a different energy, just like humans.  You may be able to feel their size or color, you may be able to tell how they smell, or how they sound.  Again, no one way is better than the other, it's how the Angels choose to communicate with you and what's easiest for you to comprehend. 

Fallen Angels?
Fallen angels are those angels who rebelled against God and have "fallen" from grace and the presence of God.  There are many theories as to how these Angels fell from grace, but there is nothing written as to why this happened, except for a brief passage in Genesis 6, where the sons of God (angels) "saw the daughter of men... and took them wives".  But this explanation was dismissed when it was determined that Angels were androgynous, being neither distinctly male nor female.  The chief of the fallen angels was Satan, one of God's highest angels a Seraphim.  He led a revolt against God and was banished from heaven, along with his followers which is said to be a third of all the Angels.  Satan was driven from Heaven by the Archangel Michael and the Angels of light, and cast into hell.

First order:  Closest in order to God
      1. Seraphims:  The guardians before God's throne, referred to as "the fiery spirits", they are usually pictured with six wings and flames.  They constantly sing God's praise and regulate heaven.  They are colored a flaming red and gold to symbolize fire.  God's grace flows through the seraphim to the angels below, dispelling darkness and purifying the universe.  It was from this order that satan emerged.  Before his fall from Grace, he was considered the angel who outshone all others.  Seraphims are the highest order of angels.  
      2.  Cherubims: Gods record keepers and guardians of God's glory.  Over the years Cherubims have undergone radical transformations from the Assyrian leonine-monster guardian to the winged creature of the Old Testament to a chubby baby with blue wings which appeared in the 1600s.  Originally, Cherubims were depicted with multi-eyed peacock's feathers to symbolize their all-knowing character.  The first angels mentioned in the bible, God placed the Cherubim at the east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way to the Tree of Life.  They are the charioteers of God and bearers of his throne.  
      3.  Thrones:  Referred to as "the many eyed ones",  portrayed as winged wheels within wheels, whose rims were covered in eyes.  They support the Throne of God and consider how God's decisions should be manifested.  Their mission is to bring judgment for individual karma and society as a whole. 
 
Second order:  Priest-Princes of the court of heaven
      4.  Dominions: These are the Angels who bring you the teachings of intuition.  Through them the majesty of God is manifested.  They carry scepter and sword to symbolize the given power over all creation and decide what needs to be done to accomplish God's needs and regulate the duties of angels to ensure the universe keeps working as it should.  They appear in human shape, wearing a triple crown to signify their position over the physical form.  They can be seen carrying a scepter, holding a cross and/or a sword to symbolize the balance between the active and passive forces.  
      5.  Virtues: Drawing on God's force to work miracles on earth, the "brilliant" or "shining ones" are the angels of miracles, encouragement and blessings.  Virtues are the ones who become involved whenever people are struggling with their faith.  They have four blue feathered wings and war sparkling armor.  They can often be seen with a scepter, axe spear, sword and/or a shield for protection.  But each of these "tools" are decorated with instruments of passion.  They work hand-in-hand with the Thrones to bestow grace and rewards on those who have overcome deeds in their physical lives. 
      6.  Powers: First order of angels created by God, it is the job of the Powers to prevent the fallen angels from taking over the world and keep the universe in balance.  They also bring the power of intellect in such matters as math, geometry, astronomy and so on, making them the professors and educators. 
 
Third order: The Ministering Angels
      7.  Principalities: The protectors of religions, guardian angels of cities, nations, rulers.  They keep watch over nations and attempt to inspire their leaders to make wise decisions.  Often depicted wearing soldier's garb and sandals, they are seen in human form.  They provide strength to the tribes of Earth to pursue and endure their faith.  
      8.  Archangels: The "chief-angels", they carry God's messages to humans and command God's armies of angels in constant battle with the "Sons of Darkness".  They look after the affairs of humankind and act as guardian angels to leaders of world movements.  These are the Angels who stand around God's throne, ready to carry out the divine and most important decrees to humans.   According to the book of Revelation, there are seven archangels who stand in the presence of God, but only four are mentioned in the Old Testament,  Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel.  The identity of the other three is subject to debate.  They are Raguel, Jophiel and Chamuel.  Other possible candidates are Ariel, Azrael, Camael, Haniel, Jeremiel, Metetron, Raziel, Sandalphon and Zadkiel.  
      9.  Angels: Celestial beings closest to humans, Angels are the intermediaries between God and mortals.  Assigned by God to every human being at the time of his or her birth, they assist every aspect of life in the universe.  They deal with the aspects of everyday life and act as the direct gateway for information, knowledge and communications between human kind and the God force.  These angels are seen with human bodies, wings and clothed in various garments depending on the traditions and visual acceptance of the human they have "been assigned to".  In reality, Angels do not have human bodies, wings or clothing, they are made up of energy and love.  The only thing Angels do not help humans do is destroy themselves, the planet and other human beings, they are always a force for all that is positive, good and true.